CLAUDIA H. SWENSON LEE
KITTITAS CO., WA

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Contributed by:  Shelli Steedman 4/20/2007

Claudia H. Lee, 95, resident of Tumwater for two years, died of natural
causes Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, in Mother Joseph Care Center.  She was born
May 3, 1900 in Gaylord, Minn., to Swen and Augusta (Erickson) Swenson.  She
married Melvin Lee on April 3, 1947 in Seattle.  

Mrs. Lee worked as a beautician and in the insurance industry.  She belonged
to Plymouth Congregational Church of Seattle.  She enjoyed knitting and
crocheting.  She also liked gardening and flowers, crossword puzzles and
spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Hortin, and husband, Dean,
Olympia; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces
and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Lee.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Mother Joseph Care
Center, Olympia.  Minister Dr. Larry L. Speicher will officiate.  Inurnment
will be at a later date. [IOOF Cemetery, Ellensburg, WA]

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Mother Joseph Care Center,
Olympia.  Arrangements are by Mills and Mills Funeral Directors, Olympia.